A randomized 25 question test from a pool of 761 questions, good luck!
Which answer below best represents the recommended standard for a null modem cable?
In Modbus, data is read, and written in various memory ranges. Which of the answers below best represents the data type that a holding registers would use?
Which of the answers below best represents the second bit sent in a RS-232 asynchronous frame?
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that allows for a data connection to other networks, or RTUs and PLCs?
A DDE protocol has 3 components to a "handle". Which of the components below would best be described as the name of a unique data source is contained inside of a DDE server application ?
Which of the messaging types below is best described as direct communication with a field device initiated by the scanner module?
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that maps the data from up to 16 field devices that it supports?
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that maps the data from up to 16 field devices that it supports?
DCS commonly is considered a computerised control system for a plant that has central operator supervisory control. Which of the terms below is best described as a system that allows for exchange of data throughout, but can have remote systems within the system?
SCADA systems have been integrated with various industrial processes. Which of the answers below is best defined as the industry best suited to integrate a SCADA system?
display resolution determines the graphic flexibility of the HMI hardware to be moved to different GUIs? which of the aspect ratios below would be most commonly used for a display?
In a typical GUI, values take one of four generic indicators. Which of the indicators below would best represent the image below?
During day-to-day operation of an industrial network, some device addresses may change depending on the needs of the system. Which of the answers represents the normal state of a physical address during normal operations?
There are several layer within the a typical DCS., each with it's own responsibilities. Which of the levels below is responsible for the maintenance and configuration of the control system?
Data communication in a DCS takes the form of various net works. Which of the networks below would connect FCEs, field devices and sensors?
Open communication protocols have several disadvantages. Which of the answers provided below represents one that is not a disadvantage?
The standard recommended by ISA-18.2 is for 3-4 priority level alarms to be used. Which of the alarm priority levels below should have the quickest response times?
A DCS can be programmed with function blocks that are needed to execute specific tasks. Which of the answers below describes where the information to define these tasks comes from?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is a network that links smaller networks together, but potentially on a global scale?
There are several data access methods used to transmit data. Which of the answers below can be described as a method that allows sequential communication on a network with multiple devices?
There are many options to choose from for alarm attributes. Which of the following alarm attributes would best be described as an alarm that is cleared after the process has been normalized for a period of time?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is best known for the being smallest power consumer, with the fastest data transmission rates?
Which of the answers below is not a parameter of the H1 transmission system resource block?
Each network layer for a DCS has it's own specialized equipment or software. Which of the layers below would make use of a HART protocol?
SCADA control systems are similar to other control system, but the components for a SCADA system vary slightly. Which of the components below would be designed to reduce transmission of the records of alarms and/or events?